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Apocalypse AP-M81SE PRO

Best box: 23.9 L bass reflex tuned to 84.4 Hz · F3 78.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 84.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 71.0 Hz / 63.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 6.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2576.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 144.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 145.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 110.2 Hz / 83.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 92.1 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.42
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.47
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.95
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 196.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 180.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Apocalypse AP-M81SE PRO?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Apocalypse AP-M81SE PRO in a 23.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 84.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 78.7 Hz.

Can Apocalypse AP-M81SE PRO be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 145.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Apocalypse AP-M81SE PRO to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 6.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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